Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 843
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 843 H u du r sa by his ancestor's name, "O Abdul Mu tt alib's son," Our master replied with extreme humility, "I am at your service. " The bedouin emboldened by this response said, "I would ask you some questions and would put them to you harshly. So do not be angry with me. " Imagine what sort of harshness would that be, of which he himself was conscious that it could enrage others. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa with complete composure and poise told him to ask whatever he wanted to enquire. Then the bedouin after placing H u du r sa under oath of All a h asked some questions. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa humbly answered his questions until he was convinced. 34 The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa disapproved his praise as it was against his spirit of humility. He would check the person praising excessively and he taught the same teachings to his Companions and followers. He advised, "Do not exaggerate my praise like the Christians who attributed excessive praise to Jesus Christ. Be mindful, I am just a servant of All a h, so only call me servant of All a h and His Messenger. This is sufficient. " 35 Hadrat Anas relates, A person came and addressing the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said, "O Mu h ammad, the best amongst us and the progeny of the best people amongst us, O our leader, and O the son of our chiefs". The Holy